In 2014, China experienced various natural and several man-made disasters such as earthquakes, rainstorms, typhoons and an aircraft accident. Most significantly a 6.5-maginitude earthquake in Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, resulted in 589 deaths, 9 missing and serious social impact.
Q. How many people died in the earthquake in China?
Q. What was the magnitude of the Ludian earthquake?
On 3 August 2014, an Mw 6.1 earthquake occurred in Ludian County, Yunnan province, southwestern China (Figure 1; Table 1). This event was the largest earthquake in Yunnan since 2000, and caused over 600 fatalities and rendered tens of thousands of people homeless.
Q. What was the biggest earthquake in the last 10 years?
List of largest earthquakes by magnitude
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| Rank | Magnitude | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1 | 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake |
| 2 | 9.0 | 2011 Tōhoku earthquake |
| 3 | 8.8 | 2010 Chile earthquake |
| 4 | 8.6 | 2005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake |
Q. When did the Ludian earthquake happen in China?
The 2014 Ludian earthquake struck Ludian County, Yunnan, China, with a moment magnitude of 6.1 on 3 August. The earthquake killed at least 617 people, injuring at least 2,400 others.
At 16:30 on 3 August 2014, Beijing Time, an earthquake with magnitude 6.5 hit Ludian County of Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province. The epicenter of the quake was recorded in Longtoushan Township, 23 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Zhaotong.
Q. What was the major natural disaster in China in 2014?
At least 398 people have died and more than 1,800 have been injured after an earthquake struck south-west China, toppling homes and sending residents fleeing into the streets, the state broadcaster, CCTV, reported.
